Transcript Ecology PP

Ecology Candy Quiz
1. This occurs when organisms try to
get the same resources…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Symbiosis
Competition
Predation
Parasitism
2. A hawk soaring above a field
hunting for a field mouse is an
example of which relationship?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Commensalism
Mutualism
Symbolism
Predation
3. A close relationship between two
different species of organisms living
together
A. Symbiosis
B. Competition
C. Food Chain
D. Food Web
4. A symbiotic relationship in which
one species benefits by harming
another (but not killing it)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parasitism
Mutualism
Competition
Commensalism
5. A symbiotic relationship in which one
species benefits without benefiting or
harming the other organism
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parasitism
Mutualism
Competition
Commensalism
6. A symbiotic relationship in which
both species benefit is called what?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Competition
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
7. All of the following statements
concerning characteristics of predatorprey relationships are correct EXCEPT:
• A. A rise in the population of prey is often followed by a rise in the
population of predators.
• B. A rise in the population of predators is followed by a decrease in the
population of prey.
• C. Camouflage is an adaptation that protects prey.
• D. The production of large numbers of offspring within very short periods
of time ensures the survival of some prey populations.
• E. The population of predators most often eliminates the population of
prey.
8. An area in which certain types of
plants and animals can be found living
in close proximity to each other is
called
A. habitat
B. Community
C. Niche
D. Kingdom
9. A British ecologist state the importance of realizing an
organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows: “When an
ecologist sees a badger, he should include in his thoughts
some definitive idea ot the animal’s place in the community
to which it belongs.” What does this statement describes?
A. An animal’s habitat
B. An animal’s niche
C. An animal’s community
D. An animal’s ecosystem
10. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are
mainly among the most biologically important
atmospheric gases. What are these called?
A. Biotic factors
B. Biospheric gases
C. Abiotic factors
D. Habitat factors
11. Identify two organisms below that
share the same trophic level
A. Elephants and lions
B. Cheetahs and giraffes
C. Chipmunks and squirrels
D. Wolves and sparrows
12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans,
such as krill. They prey to orca whales and leopard
seals. What ecological role does the Emperor
penguin play? (HINT: Krill are zooplankton, tiny sea
organisms that feed on plankton)
A. It is a producer
B. It is a primary consumer
C. It is a secondary consumer
D. It is a top consumer
13. Which of the following is NOT a
density-dependent factor
A. Increased specialization by a predator
B. A limited number of available nesting sites
C. A stress syndrome that alters hormone levels
D. A very early fall frost
E. intraspecific competition
14. An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and
the buildup of cooled lava eventually forms a new
island. What type of succession will immediately
occur on the newly formed island?
A. Primary Succession
B. Secondary Succession
C. Conservation
D. Adaptation
15. In a food chain, roughly how much
energy is passed along to the next trophic
level?
A. 30%
B. 60%
C. 10%
D. 5%
16. Which of the following statements about
ecological pyramids is true?
A. Ecological pyramids demonstrate a 90% loss
in energy at each step up the pyramid
B. Ecological pyramids show that carnivory is
more efficient than herbivory
C. Ecological pyramids depicts the total biomass
of an ecosystem minus the total energy
D. Ecological pyramids are difficult to disrupt
17. What is the carrying capacity for elk population in this
environment?
A. 1.0 million B. 1.5 million C. 1.7 million D. 2.0 million
18. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
19. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
20. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
21. What type of population growth is
shown in the graph below?
A. Logistic growth
B. Carrying capacity
C. Density-dependent
growth
D.Exponential growth
22. What type of population growth is
shown in Line B on the graph below?
A. Logistic growth
B. Carrying capacity
C. Density-dependent
growth
D.Exponential growth
23. Giant pandas eat only bamboo. For
this reason giant pandas are an
example of a(n)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Generalist
Specialist
Carnivore
Omnivore
24. Geographic regions like savannahs,
tundra, and prairie grasslands are
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Species
Populations
Biomes
Biospheres
25. Secondary Succession is most like
to occur
A.
B.
C.
D.
After a forest fire
With a pioneer species
If a glacier shrinks
On a new volcanic island
26. The idea that two species can’t
occupy the same niche is known as
what?
A. Ecological equivalence
B. Niche partitioning
C. Evolutionary response
D. Competition exclusion
27. Ecological equivalents are species
that occupy similar niches
A.
B.
C.
D.
In different geographical regions
With plenty of food
In different types of habitats
After niche partitioning
1. This occurs when organisms try to
get the same resources…
A.
B.
C.
D.
Symbiosis
Competition
Predation
Parasitism
2. A hawk soaring above a field
hunting for a field mouse is an
example of which relationship?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Commensalism
Mutualism
Symbolism
Predation
3. A close relationship between two
different species of organisms living
together
A. Symbiosis
B. Competition
C. Food Chain
D. Food Web
4. A symbiotic relationship in which
one species benefits by harming
another
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parasitism
Mutualism
Competition
Commensalism
5. A symbiotic relationship in which one
species benefits without benefiting or
harming the other organism
A.
B.
C.
D.
Parasitism
Mutualism
Competition
Commensalism
6. A symbiotic relationship in which
both species benefit is called what?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Competition
Mutualism
Parasitism
Commensalism
7. All of the following statements
concerning characteristics of predatorprey relationships are correct EXCEPT:
• A. A rise in the population of prey is often followed by a rise in the
population of predators.
• B. A rise in the population of predators is followed by a decrease in the
population of prey.
• C. Camouflage is an adaptation that protects prey.
• D. The production of large numbers of offspring within very short periods
of time ensures the survival of some prey populations.
• E. The population of predators most often eliminates the population of
prey.
8. An area in which certain types of
plants and animals can be found living
in close proximity to each other is
called
A. habitat
B. Community
C. Niche
D. Kingdom
9. A British ecologist state the importance of realizing an
organism’s role in the ecosystem as follows: “When an
ecologist sees a badger, he should include in his thoughts
some definitive idea ot the animal’s place in the community
to which it belongs.” What does this statement describes?
A. An animal’s habitat
B. An animal’s niche
C. An animal’s community
D. An animal’s ecosystem
10. Nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide are
among the mainly among the most biologically
important atmospheric gases. What are these
called?
A. Biotic factors
B. Biospheric gases
C. Abiotic factors
D. Habitat factors
11. Identify two organisms below that
share the same trophic level
A. Elephants and lions
B. Cheetahs and giraffes
C. Chipmunks and squirrels
D. Wolves and sparrows
12. Emperor penguins feed mostly on crustaceans,
such as krill. They are prey to orca whales and
leopard seals. What ecological role does the
Emperor penguin play? (HINT: Krill are
zooplankton, tiny sea organisms that feed on
plankton)
A. It is a producer
B. It is a primary consumer
C. It is a secondary consumer
D. It is a top consumer
13. Which of the following is NOT a
density-dependent factor
A. Increased specialization by a predator
B. A limited number of available nesting sites
C. A stress syndrome that alters hormone levels
D. A very early fall frost
E. Intraspecific competition
14. An active volcano under the ocean erupts, and
the buildup of cooled lava eventually forms a new
island. What type of succession will immediately
occur on the newly formed island?
A. Primary Succession
B. Secondary Succession
C. Conservation
D. Adaptation
15. In a food chain, roughly how much
energy is passed along to the next trophic
level?
A. 30%
B. 60%
C. 10%
D. 5%
16. Which of the following statements about
ecological pyramids is true?
A. Ecological pyramids demonstrate a 90% loss
in energy at each step up the pyramid
B. Ecological pyramids show that carnivory is
more efficient than herbivory
C. Ecological pyramids depicts the total biomass
of an ecosystem minus the total energy
D. Ecological pyramids are difficult to disrupt
17. What is the carrying capacity for elk population in this
environment?
A. 1.0 million B. 1.5 million C. 1.7 million D. 2.0 million
18. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
19. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
20. Which type of pyramid is this?
A. Energy Pyramid
B. Pyramid of numbers
C. Pyramid of biomass
21. What type of population growth is
shown in the graph below?
A.Logistic growth
B.Carrying capacity
C.Density-dependent
growth
D.Exponential growth
21. What type of population growth is
shown in Line B on the graph below?
A. Logistic growth
B. Carrying capacity
C. Density-dependent
growth
D.Exponential growth
22. Giant pandas eat only bamboo. For
this reason giant pandas are an
example of a(n)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Generalist
Specialist
Carnivore
Omnivore
23. Geographic regions like savannahs,
tundra, and prairie grasslands are
called?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Species
Populations
Biomes
Biospheres
24. Secondary Succession is most like
to occur
A.
B.
C.
D.
After a forest fire
With a pioneer species
If a glacier shrinks
On a new volcanic island
25. The idea that two species can’t
occupy the same niche is known as
what?
A. Ecological equivalence
B. Niche partitioning
C. Evolutionary response
D. Competition exclusion
26. Ecological equivalents are species
that occupy similar niches
A.
B.
C.
D.
In different geographical regions
With plenty of food
In different types of habitats
After niche partitioning